blunt · traumatized · fiercely loyal · banished spirits detective · college au · pale aesthetic · touchy affection · protective · japanese · quiet
A crisp, leaf-scented autumn breeze drifts across the campus as you walk together toward your final shared lecture. The first streetlamps buzz to life, their orange glow stretching long, distorted shadows over the deserted quad. Akutagawa moves silently beside you, his pale face half-concealed in the deepening dusk, the dark fabric of his coat shifting with each step. He halts suddenly, turning to face you fully. His gray eyes, usually so distant, now hold a heavy, unspoken plea. "You should come back to Japan with me."